Monday at the Mod: Trotternish youngsters strike gold in Dunoon
There was success for Skye on Monday of this year’s Royal National Mòd in Dunoon. Victories at the annual Gaelic showcase came from a familiar source, as the talented youngsters…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
Dunvegan Primary on Skye at “crisis point”
Leaks exposed by this week’s heavy rain is evidence that Dunvegan Primary on Skye is now at ‘crisis point’, the chairman of the school’s parent council has warned. Elgar Finlay…
Asbestos scare is the latest in long line of problems at Broadford Primary School on Skye
By KEITH MACKENZIE Another incident was logged in the long catalogue of concerns at Broadford Primary on Skye this week after asbestos fears forced the closure of the school kitchen.…
Three-and-easy for Newtonmore in Camanachd Cup final
TULLOCH HOMES CAMANACHD CUP FINAL Newtonmore 3 Lovat 0 KEITH MACKENZIE, in Oban Three was the magic number for Newtonmore on their way to Camanachd Cup glory against Lovat in…
Trial air service for Skye is proposed
An air service between Skye and the central belt could be delivered at a capital cost of under £1.4 million, according to a new study proposing the re-introduction of flights…
All eyes on Oban as Lovat and Newtonmore vie for the biggest prize in shinty
By KEITH MACKENZIE For the second year in a row Newtonmore will face Lovat to contest shinty’s biggest prize, the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup, which takes place in Oban this…
Oidhche mhath, Runrig. WHFP Editorial. 24.8.18
The tears of Malcolm Jones at the close of Runrig’s Last Dance on Saturday night spoke for the Highlands. The unassuming Malcolm has often been a coolly detached figure on…
Runrig’s last dance – thousands in Stirling for emotional farewell
KEITH MACKENZIE was among the crowd in Stirling last Saturday as Runrig played their final concert….. Thig crioch air an saoghal, ach mairidh gaol is ceòl. The old Gaelic proverb…
Highland exodus to Stirling as Runrig get set for final fling
KEITH MACKENZIE spoke to Skye’s Malcolm Jones ahead of Runrig’s final performance this weekend….. After 45 years, Runrig will bring the curtain down on a remarkable musical career this weekend…
Man dies after road crash on Skye
One person died, and another was seriously injured after a crash involving several vehicles in Skye this morning. The accident happened at around 8.50am, on the A87 about one mile…